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‘It’s Panadol’: Australian Man Arrested in Bali for Alleged Cocaine Possession

  • Nelson Philip James, a 33-year-old Australian from Lismore, was arrested in Bali on June 12 for alleged cocaine possession during a motorcycle traffic stop in Badung.
  • Police stopped James and a female passenger for not wearing helmets, and officers found a small bag containing a white powder, which he later confessed was cocaine.
  • The police sent the bag for testing, and the analysis confirmed the powder as cocaine, while local media footage shows the arrest and inspection of the bag.
  • Badung police chief Arif Batubara stated that James appeared uneasy and did not immediately present his documents, while a DFAT spokesperson confirmed the detention and their readiness to offer consular support if requested.
  • Officials confirmed they are liaising with local authorities and are prepared to assist any Australian citizen who seeks consular support.
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